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How generosity spreads
One thing I’ve noticed about generous action is that it can be hard to talk about. More specifically, doing something generous and then telling folks about it doesn’t necessarily feel natural. The interesting part is to watch what happens when … Continue reading
“Thanks”
As I sprinted into the subway car, I noticed a woman on the platform stop, reach down, and pick a smartphone up from the ground. She started waving it, saying loudly, “Someone dropped this phone!” Just as the subway doors … Continue reading
Back
I got power back in my home yesterday. We lost power 10 days ago due to hurricane Sandy. Ten days. There was a practical element to my not blogging during this time – not just no wifi access in the … Continue reading
So and so, such and such
This is how it usually goes. The pitch: Dear So and So, I’ve been working incredibly hard on _____ and I think we are at the cusp of a breakthrough. My new venture is going to __________ and __________ and … Continue reading
Thankful
To my kids for their wide-eyed, wide-grinned, bright-eyed, PJ-clad good morning smiles. To the internet for telling me how to keep the iPhone from skipping songs when I run or walk – something that had been bugging me for ages. … Continue reading
Hunt for thank you opportunities
Ari reminded me of a study I’d heard about but forgotten. Donors to nonprofits were divided into three groups: A group that was called and personally thanked A group that was called and personally thanked and invited to a subsequent … Continue reading
What’s working?
Last week I had a meeting that I’d set up with a colleague to get her perspective on how I’m doing at work. It was a revelation. She spent most of the meeting saying “What’s working well is…” “What you … Continue reading
Frankly my dear…
At a NYC Middle Eastern place where I sometimes grab lunch, I get to-go plate with some stewed chicken and vegetables, beans or okra, and brown rice, all for $6.50. This is the steal of a lifetime in Manhattan. They … Continue reading
Reason number 45
A few months ago I blogged a list of 44 reasons I blog. I just stumbled across reason number 45 as I prepare for a speech. My job (your job, anyone’s job who talks to customers or donors or board … Continue reading
How we say ‘thanks’
Though I’m not plugged in to popular culture, I do try to catch the Oscars. Like the Superbowl and the Olympics, it is a chance for the whole world to tune in and dream of a simpler world full of … Continue reading
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Tagged Acumen Fund Fellows, Anne Hathaway, Oscar's, Shirley Maclaine, thanks
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